Emperor Norton — "We do hereby command the citizens of San Francisco to establish a mint, under ou…"

"We abolish the Republican and Democratic parties."

"It is our Imperial wish that a monument be erected to our memory, and that it be a true representation of our Imperial self."

"I, Norton I, Emperor of the United States, order the construction of a suspension bridge from Oakland to San Francisco."

"We do hereby command the citizens of San Francisco to furnish us with a suitable yacht, that we may sail upon the waters of our Imperial bay."

"It is our Imperial wish that a grand university be established in this city, to promote knowledge and learning."